Eve could hear the commotion from downstairs even before she opened the door. There seemed to be quite a few people. There might not even be any seats left in the dining area. After carefully locking her door, Eve went downstairs. As expected, there were no empty seats. Eve apologized and joined a table for…
19. Hidden Ending The journey from the capital to Proika in the North was a hundred times more grueling than the trip from Carlaes territory to the capital, to put it mildly. There was no direct train to Proika, and the territory lacked even an old-fashioned train station. Eve had to change trains multiple…
Eve locked eyes with Octavia, her gaze devoid of emotion. Despite the overwhelming, bone-chilling aura Eve exuded, Octavia only blinked a couple of times, seemingly unfazed. Then, with a sudden, disarmingly bright smile, she said, “Shall we talk inside?” She pointed towards the back of the counter, to the workshop that Octavia always kept discreetly…
Alberic turned away from Eve and spoke slowly. “I can’t understand why His Highness would go so far for you, no matter how much I think about it.” “Edward?” “…You must know he’s plotting something.” Alberic turned around. His calm, deep-set eyes stared straight at Eve. Eve focused on what he held in his hands….
Chapter 18. The NPC of the Secret Shop Eve had noticed for some time now that Alberic had been acting strangely restless. Although he kept his lips tightly sealed about anything related to Edward, he went out of his way to have teatime with her at least once a day. He encouraged his parents…
Chapter 201 Peyton nodded without saying a word. Scheuer’s mind was in turmoil as she stared at the closed door.If they find out the Duke has been injured, they might spread rumors around the Central. If it was the Duke of Netri and Erina, who couldn’t avoid punishment as Silcaro’s official fiancée, they would definitely…
Chapter 200 The interior of the Duke’s mansion was extremely quiet. Unlike usual, everyone was holding their breath. In the midst of it all, Scheuer arranged flowers as if nothing were amiss. Holding one chamomile, she calmly opened her mouth. “Where is the Duke? ” At her question, Cali answered in surprise, as if someone…
Chapter 199 Scheuer, who was crossing the garden, suddenly stopped. She turned around to face Jess, who was closely following her. Despite his words, his pale, bloodless face did little to reassure her. Taking a deep breath, she said, “Jess, while injuries are common for knights…” She exhaled heavily and closed her eyes for a…
Chapter 198 Leilda casually kicked the black boulder with his foot. A spark flew from the brief contact, and he squinted his eyes, remarking, “They even set up a barrier.” It was evident that whoever had created this mine had a meticulous nature. In the outer northern regions, where monsters roamed freely and few ventured,…
Chapter 197 Returning to the center, the air was heavy, unlike the atmosphere when heading to the north. With the agreement with the North broken and a wave of chaos passing, the visit from Duchess Scheuer could not help but attract everyone’s attention. The sight of Scheuer in the center sparked excitement among the palace…